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The following is an excerpt of Law 12: Serve Memorably from my new book, "21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling:"

Startup Milwaukee has announced the launch of 96square, a new co-working space for startup companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

The accelerated pace of startup activity in the M7 region provides a golden opportunity for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to rebrand itself as an E-University – E for Entrepreneur.

Rockwell Automation Corp. announced that chairman and chief executive officer Keith Nosbusch will deliver a keynote presentation during the inaugural Internet of Things World Forum, a global event that will unite thought leaders, business leaders and practitioners in business, industry, government and academia.

The Milwaukee Bucks and MillerCoors, one of the team's long-tenured corporate partners, have unveiled a limited-edition 2013-14 Commemorative Bucks Coors Light can that will be available throughout the region this season.

Milwaukee-based Badger Meter Inc. reported record sales, record net earnings and record earnings per share for the third quarter.

Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. reported third quarter net earnings of $84.6 million, or $1.43 per share, compared with $74.1 million, or $1.26 per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported a fiscal first quarter net loss of $19.3 million, or 41 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $16.5 million, or 35 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. is acting to address potential safety issues by voluntarily recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and passengers.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $31.5 million, or 63 cents per share, down from $32.9 million, or 66 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.